Sheraton Miami - Biscayne Bay Jumps on the Wi-Fi Bandwagon
Entire property installed and operational in less than a week.

MIAMI, FL - December 14, 2003 -- HotAir Network Group is pleased to announce that the Sheraton Miami - Biscayne Bay has chosen HotAir as their high-speed Internet access (HSIA) provider. Owned by Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide, the Sheraton Miami features over 600 guest rooms, 5,000 square feet of meeting space and the on-site 4-star restaurant Regatta Bar & Grille. HotAir supplies total property high-speed wireless coverage in all guest rooms, restaurants, common areas and conference rooms.

"HotAir came highly recommended by our IT vendor and they have subsequently exceeded all of our expectations. HotAir provides outstanding technical support to our guests and they project the guest-centric standards of our front desk staff. HotAir also values the customer-vendor relationship and has worked diligently to ensure that our property is fully compliant with all of our brand standards," said Alan Cristantiello, GM of the Sheraton Miami.

The Sheraton Miami - Biscayne Bay is a luxurious 18-story hotel located on the crystal waters of Biscayne Bay, in beautiful downtown Miami. The hotel is strategically located in the business district, close to all major international and local banks, corporations and government agencies. The hotel is ideal for business travelers and all guests can enjoy the breathtaking views of picturesque Biscayne Bay and the dazzling city of Miami.

"The Sheraton is HotAir's premier customer. The management team selected us over the preferred Starwood corporate vendor because of our reputation and the flexibility of our business model. The HotAir model allows the property to manage the packaging of wireless services with long distance, conference contracts and preferred guest services," said Steve Gould, President of HotAir Network Group.

The site offers wireless throughout the facility. The entire property was installed and operational in less than a week, made possible by the HotAir hospitality solution specifically designed for the Sheraton Miami - Biscayne Bay. The system fully supports the Starwood HSIA brand requirements.

The addition of this site brings the total number of US HotAir hospitality properties to 16 in four states. Properties currently using the HotAir service include Holiday Inn, Sheraton, Radisson, Hampton Inn, Jameson Inn, Signature Inn and Best Western.

About HotAir
HotAir has quickly gained recognition for providing a comprehensive business solution for high-speed Internet access (HSIA) to the hospitality industry. They optimize the solution by providing a turnkey, low-maintenance network that has a minimal impact on hotel staff while providing associated support on a 24/7 basis. HotAir offers a complete HSIA package tailored to each customer's operational requirements, brand standards and other unique considerations, specializing in integrated solutions allowing remote management and support for customers. HotAir is rapidly advancing the future of high-speed wireless technologies through innovative solutions based on firm industry knowledge and dedicated installations. More information regarding HotAir's products and services can be found at www.hotairnetwork.com or by calling 888-354-3020.

About Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc.
Starwood is one of the world's largest hotel and leisure companies. The company conducts its hotel and leisure business both directly and through its subsidiaries. The company's brand names include St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Sheraton, Westin, W and Four Points by Sheraton. Through these brands, Starwood is well represented in most major markets around the world. The company's operations are grouped into two business segments - hotels and vacation ownership operations.

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